Romania
00:20
Romania
Drone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine
Romania said a Russian drone crossed into its airspace during strikes on Ukraine, marking the second NATO country this week to report such an incursion.
15:59
SOCAR
SOCAR România chief in scandal over alleged affair and tax evasion probe
The head of SOCAR România, Ramil Asadullazade, is under scrutiny after Romanian media published photographs and details of an alleged affair with the company’s HR director, Bibiana Constantin.
19:22
Floods in Romania
Floods in Romania kill two, hundreds evacuated
Severe floods in eastern Romania overnight claimed the lives of two people and caused widespread damage to thousands of homes, prompting mass evacuations and helicopter rescue efforts, authorities reported on Monday.
16:00
Von Der Leyen
EU's von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, overcoming accusations of secrecy and mismanagement by far-right lawmakers.
22:00
Türkiye and Romania discuss deeper ties and Black Sea security at NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, reaffirming a commitment to deepen bilateral ties and enhance Black Sea security.
13:15
Dozens evacuated as floodwaters threaten collapse of Romania’s Praid Salt Mine
Romanian authorities have evacuated dozens of residents near the Praid Salt Mine amid fears of a collapse triggered by heavy flooding, as emergency teams scramble to contain the damage and safeguard one of the country’s top tourist sites.
10:00
Romania eyes future gas talks with Azerbaijan
Romania is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Azerbaijan, including potential future negotiations on gas supplies, as part of a broader push to enhance regional energy security through infrastructure projects and cooperation, a senior Romanian official said ahead of Baku Energy Week.
13:43
Hard-right nationalist George Simion to contest Romania's election result
The 38 year old had been the favourite to win at the polls, but unexpectedly lost to pro-Western candidate Nicusor Dan.
12:45
Presidential election
Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election
Romania’s top court has upheld the victory of centrist independent Nicușor Dan in the May 18 presidential election, rejecting a challenge from far-right candidate George Simion over alleged foreign interference.
20:00
Romania
Romania approves law to shoot down unauthorized drones
Interim President Ilie Bolojan has signed into law new legislation allowing Romanian forces to shoot down drones that illegally enter the country’s airspace. He also approved a separate law regulating military missions and operations conducted on Romanian territory during peacetime.
18:56
Romania enacts law empowering military to neutralize unauthorized drones breaching national airspace
As of May 19, 2025, Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan has authorized the military to shoot down unauthorized drones entering the country's airspace.
15:40
Kazakhstan, Romania in talks on decade-long uranium supply deal
Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium giant Kazatomprom is negotiating a ten-year uranium supply contract with Romania, in a move to strengthen bilateral energy ties and deepen cooperation in nuclear and high-tech sectors.
09:48
Telegram's Pavel Durov
Telegram's Pavel Durov says he rejected French intelligence request to ban Romanian conservatives
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated on Saturday that he refused a request from French intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner to block Romanian conservative voices on the messaging platform ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election.
10:36
World News
Romania votes in tight presidential race
Romanians head to the polls for a decisive presidential election run-off between a hard-right nationalist and a centrist independent, with implications for EU unity, NATO stability, and the nation’s economy.
07:20
Election Showdown
Romania's Presidential Runoff: nationalist Simion vs. centrist Dan
In a high‑stakes May 18 runoff, nationalist George Simion and centrist Nicușor Dan clash in a tight race that could steer Romania’s political and European trajectory for years to come.
07:00
Europe's 'Super Sunday': Key elections in Romania, Poland, and Portugal
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal will head to the polls this Sunday, with crucial elections that could shape the future of their countries amid rising political tensions.
14:00
World News
Romania’s hard-right leader George Simion wins first round of presidential election
George Simion, a far-right, eurosceptic politician, emerged as the clear winner in the first round of Romania's presidential election re-run on Sunday, securing 41% of the vote. He will face Bucharest's Mayor Nicusor Dan, who came in second with 21%, in a runoff scheduled for May 18.
02:36
Romania’s far-right Simion leads in first round of presidential vote
Populist candidate George Simion is on track to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election, fueling concerns over the country’s future direction.
18:30
Azerbaijan discusses green energy corridor, gas cooperation with Bulgaria and Romania
On the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, held bilateral meetings with Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian-Ioan Burduja.
16:34
World News
Romanian presidential election could bring ultranationalist to power
Romanians vote Sunday in a rerun presidential election with far-right eurosceptic George Simion leading the polls, a potential upset that could unsettle markets and raise alarms in the EU and NATO.
15:33
presidential election
Romania’s high-stakes presidential rerun set for may amid democratic crisis and geopolitical tensions
Romania will return to the polls on May 4 for a rerun of its presidential election, following the unprecedented annulment of the previous vote in December 2024 over alleged Russian interference. A potential second-round runoff is scheduled for May 18.
11:20
Azerbaijan-Romania
Romanian Senate’s Acting President begins official visit to Azerbaijan to boost bilateral ties
Mircea Abrudean, Acting President of the Romanian Senate, began an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 13 to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore expanded cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, education, and inter-parliamentary dialogue.
09:41
Russia expels Romanian diplomats in retaliatory measure
The Russian Federation has announced the expulsion of two Romanian diplomats in response to the recent designation of Russian diplomats in Bucharest as personae non gratae.
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